i was waiting for someone to make this thread(just found out i cant make a thread)
any chance BB brings him in? he did a decent job with denver, i also think elvis dumervill is a FA of some kind maybe hiring nolan would bring im in

McDaniels, Pees could be reuniting
Posted by Mike Florio on January 18, 2010 6:13 PM ET

As we process the surprising news that Mike Nolan has left the Broncos after one successful season, the most obvious candidate to replace him is former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees.

Pees left the Patriots after the 2009 season, when his contract expired. There are differing accounts as to whether he left by choice.

Pees and McDaniels spent five years together in New England. During 2007's 18-0 start that ended with a loud thud, McDaniels ran the offense and Pees ran the defense.

If Pees goes to Denver, two sets of former Patriots coordinators would be inhabiting the AFC West; earlier this month, former offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and former defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel joined the Chiefs.

The Patriots should interview Mike Nolan for their defensive coordinator opening.

Broncos announced the resignation of defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Nolan and head coach Josh McDaniels agreed to "mutually part ways," presumably over issues of control. Nolan was also surprisingly not pursued for any head jobs after coaching up a defense laden with mediocre talent. Nolan proved he still has a golden touch as a coordinator, transforming the NFL's No. 29 overall defense in 2008 into the seventh-best unit with just one season on the job. Nolan's loss is a crushing blow to Denver on paper. The Dolphins, Bears, and perhaps the Patriots would be smart to begin hot pursuit.--Rotoworld